Bottle carrier



Feb. 14, 1928.

J. C. SILVERS BOTTLE CARRIER Filed Sept. '7. 1926 INVENTOR.

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Patented Feb. 14, 1928.

PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN C. SILVEBS, Ol' DALLAS, TEXAS.

BOTTLE onnamn.

Application filed September This invention relates to improvements in boxes or containers for carrying and transporting bottled goods such as soft drinks and the like from the bottling plant to and from the consumer, and in such connection it relates more particularly to the particular construction and arrangement thereof.

The particular object of theinvention isto provide a bottle container which is con structed so as to stand hard usage and yet retain its shape and usefulness for an indefinite time without warping and coming apart.

The box or container is very strong and durable and enables the bottled goods to be carried safely and conveniently.

For a more definite and detailed description, ot the invention, reference is here made to the accompanying drawings :t'orming part of this specification and wherein:

Figure 1 is a top plan view ot the bottle container.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the line of Figure 1; and

Figure l is an end elevational view.

Having a more detailed reference to the drawings and wherein similar numbers designate the various parts, the container comprises a bottom 1, ends 2, sides 8 anda partition 4?. Tn the construction of the box or container the bottom is nailed to the ends 2 and to the partition 4%. and the sides are ailed to the ends 2 and to the partition 4-, and bottom 1. In this mode of construction. the bottom and sides are prevented "trom warping and in addition to this there is provided a further strengthening means provided in the corrugated metallic strips 5. These strips are bent over the upper corners of the box and are continued over and across the bottom and part-way along the top edges of the ends 2 and the sides 3. To provide a more harmonious appearance and to enable the corrugated strips to lie snugly the sides 3 are beveled at 6.

In the interior of the box are arranged a plurality of longitudinal rods 7 andcrossrods 8.' This arrangement includes three rods 7 spaced apart as shown and which are passed through an opening in the par- 7, 1926. Serial No. 133,783.

tition. Below these rods 7 is another line of rods, of the same length, both series oi rods being supported in the recesses inthe ends 2. The cross-rods 8 are arranged in two rows similar to the longitudinal rods, and the ends of these cross-rods are likewise seated in recesses in the sides 3 of the box.

Between the longitudinal rods and the cross rods are formed the pockets 9 in which the bottles are seated.

The ends of the box are provided with hand-holds 10 for lifting the same. These comprise recesses formed in the ends, but. which do not extend through the ends, thus providing a sufficient hand-hold without weakening the box.

From thet'oregoing it will be apparent that the container is unusually strong in construction, the corrugated strips, partition and rods in addition to the bottom formation providing a very durable and strong bottle container.

Obviously modifications may be made in the construction of the invention in keeping with the appended claim.

What is claimed is:

As a new article oi manufacture, a port able rigid bottle container having unperforated sides and ends, a bottom, and a partition assembled together to term a container oi permanent construction, and of non-take-down type, the bottom edges oi? the sides and partition being permanently securedilto the bottom, a pluralityot rods and cross-rods spaced apart, and the ends thereof supported in recesses in the sides and ends, said rods being permanently fixed in the container, reinforcing straps extending across the bottom, up the sides and over the top of the ends of the container, the upper portions of the sides being beveled to enable the straps to iit snugly, whereby said container is bound into a rigid form having .permanent bottle receiving pockets therein, and means for carrying said assembled box, comprising recesses extending partially but not wholly through the outer portions of the ends.

' In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JOHN C. SILVERS. 

